What are some suggested considerations that should be made when selecting an appropriate social networks or social support measure?

Answer: (Varies). General considerations include validity and reliability data when used in similar investigations or with similar populations, which constructs should be measured based on study design.

Why is mediation analysis so important for the testing the social networks model?

Answer: Only 1 pathway hypothesizes a direct effect. In order to fully examine relationships, it is necessary to go beyond assessing correlates and extrapolating.